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Prescott's Inc

Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Eye abrasion(s), irritation except chemical or allergic — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Prescott's Inc in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
Employer Prescott's Inc Report ID 2024076926
Address 2815 Mercier St City, State ZIP KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64108
Event Date July 30, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Eye abrasion(s), irritation except chemical or allergic Body Part Eye(s)
Event Type Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) Source of Injury Chips, pellets metal
Secondary Source Springs, coils
Industry (NAICS) 339113 Inspection # 1767387
GPS Coordinates 39.07000, -94.59000

Incident Narrative

An employee was sitting at his station, working on an infusion pump. He clipped a spring on a medical device and excess metal flew into his right eye causing injury.

Incident Summary

On July 30, 2024, a worker at Prescott's Inc in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI suffered eye abrasion(s), irritation except chemical or allergic to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged or detached object(s), with chips, pellets metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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